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2019 Lexus LC 500 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Coupe 1 trim listed 2 fuel-system recalls ← 2018 2020 →

Fuel tank capacity

21.7gal · 82 L

The 2019 Lexus LC 500 has a fuel tank capacity of 21.7 gallons (82 liters).

A full tank is good for roughly 543 highway miles or 347 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

21.7 gal · Bigger than 78% of 2019 models we list.

Highway range
543 mi
City range
347 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
EPA combined
19 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

2019 Lexus LC 500 fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr Coupe 5.0L 8cyl 10A · RWD MPG 16 / 25Range 347 / 543 mi 5.0L 8cyl 10A RWD 21.7 gal82 L 16 / 25 347 / 543 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2019 Lexus LC 500 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 19 MPG, a full 21.7-gallon tank covers about 412 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full21.7543347
3/416.3407260
1/210.9271174
1/45.413687
1/82.76843

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 789 gallons, roughly 36 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
19 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
473 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
3 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2019 Lexus LC 500

$114.58 to fill the 21.7-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
21.7 galPremium$5.28$114.58$85.93

By region, 21.7-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$106.98
Midwest$5.37$116.53
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$99.17
Rocky Mountain$5.12$111.10
West Coast$6.08$131.94
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$138.01

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 21.7-gallon tank$114.58
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,168

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

LC 500 tank size in other years

The 2019 LC 500 uses the same 21.7 gal tank as the 2018 model.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2023 LC 500 21.7 gal 543 mi
2022 LC 500 21.7 gal 543 mi
2021 LC 500 21.7 gal 543 mi
2020 LC 500 21.7 gal 543 mi
2019 LC 500 21.7 gal 543 mi
2018 LC 500 21.7 gal 564 mi
Lexus LC 500 fuel tank by model year
201820192020202120222023
← 2018 Lexus LC 500 Every LC 500 year 2020 Lexus LC 500 →

2019 Lexus LC 500 vs similar 2019 coupes

The LC 500 has the largest tank of the five 2019 coupes compared here, 21.7 gallons against 20.0 for the INFINITI Q60.

2019 modelTankLongest highway range
Lexus LC 500 21.7 gal 543 mi
INFINITI Q60 20.0 gal 560 mi
Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT 17.4–19.8 gal 436 mi
Cadillac ATS-V 16.0 gal 368 mi
Audi S5 15.3 gal 459 mi

Other 2019 coupes of a similar size, one model per brand.

2019 Lexus LC 500 fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 2 fuel-system recalls for the 2019 Lexus LC 500, out of 3 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpNov 4, 2020 · NHTSA 20V682000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Delivery · Fuel pumpJan 13, 2020 · NHTSA 20V012000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,830,752 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2019 Lexus LC 500?

The 2019 Lexus LC 500 holds 21.7 gallons (82 liters).

How many gallons and liters does the 2019 Lexus LC 500 gas tank hold?

The 2019 Lexus LC 500 tank holds 82 liters, or 21.7 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2019 Lexus LC 500 go on a full tank?

About 543 miles on the highway and 347 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2019 Lexus LC 500 go on a quarter tank?

About 136 highway miles or 87 in town from the 21.7-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.4 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2019 Lexus LC 500 take?

Premium unleaded (required). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2019 Lexus LC 500?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 21.7-gallon tank from empty costs $114.58. It ranges from $99.17 in the Gulf Coast to $138.01 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2019 Lexus LC 500?

About 135 pounds for the 21.7-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2019 Lexus LC 500 have a bigger gas tank than the Audi S5?

Yes. The 2019 Lexus LC 500 holds up to 21.7 gallons; the 2019 Audi S5 holds up to 15.3.

Has the 2019 Lexus LC 500 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 fuel-system recalls for the 2019 Lexus LC 500: 20V682000 (delivery · fuel pump); 20V012000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Lexus fuel system recalls).

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Other 2019 Lexus models

ES 300h13.2 gallons ES 35015.9 gallons GS 30017.4 gallons GS 35017.4 gallons GS F17.4 gallons GX 46023.0 gallons IS 30017.4 gallons IS 35017.4 gallons LC 500h22.2 gallons LS 50021.7 gallons LS 500h22.2 gallons LX 57024.6 gallons